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Salaat The Majlis Vol 26 No 11, p.24

For the Shaafi‟ would the intention for Salaat suffice and must it be read in Arabic in full?

Question

For the Shaafi‟ would the intention for Salaat suffice and must it be read in Arabic in full? Must one say „adaa-an lillaahi ta‟ala‟ ?

Answer

The niyyat to perform Salaat, made in the mind suffices. It is not necessary to verbally recite the niyyat nor to say ‗adaa-an …'.

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Appears under FEMALE SALAAT JAMAAT. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.

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